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Chema Carrillo
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Chema Carrillo

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Angler's choice
25+ reviews
A local to Puerto Vallarta, Captain Chema has spent his whole life on the water. Having fished the Bay of Banderas and the Pacific Ocean since childhood, he decided, in 2016, to become a captain and make a profession out of his passion.
Chema C.
Chema C.
Captain

Charter

Carrillo fishig Team

Carrillo fishig Team

Puerto Vallarta
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $400

Rating

4.9
46 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (46)

Showing 1 – 5 of 46 reviews
  • Paul André Martel
    Paul André Martel
    ca
    Québec, Canada
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Guide 5🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖

    8 Hour Trip (off shore) • 3 adults • 1 child

    J ai fait beaucoup de voyage de pêche dans tous les pays et celui avec CARILLO TEAM dad and son ( père et fils ) était extraordinaire je n ai jamais vu une équipe travailler dur comme ça pour que mon p’tit fils de 9 ans attrape son trophé un ROOSTER FISH un des plus beau poisson du pacifique d environ 25 livres et aussi son premier Thon de 8 livres , j étais tellement heureux comme grand papa que mon p’tit fils aille vécu ça le capitaine nous a préparé le thon sur le bateau que nous avons déguster 👍👍👍👍 Mercie CARILLO team 😍😍😍😍

  • Don Rugg
    Don Rugg
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Fishing

    8 Hour Trip (off shore) • 4 adults

    the Captain and Crew were totally AWESOME!, even though we did not catch alot we did catch a couple of Bonitas. when i go again i will only ask for the current Captain and 1st mate (xo) again, we had a Rock N time. thank you.

  • Donald White
    Donald White
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun Day

    4 Hour Trip (in shore) • 4 adults

    We had an amazing fishing trip with Captain Chema! 🎣 and the Carrillo Team. From start to finish, the experience was fun, relaxed, and well organized. Captain Chema was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone on board had a great time. He knew exactly where to go and helped us land some great catches! The boat was comfortable, the views were beautiful, and the whole trip felt like a perfect day on the water. Highly recommend booking a trip with Captain Chema if you’re looking for a memorable fishing adventure!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for trusting us, we hope to see you soon and enjoy fishing with you!

  • Jered Coates
    Jered Coates
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Fish to catch and fresh ceviche to eat!

    4 Hour Trip (in shore) • 5 adults • 2 children

    Wanted to bring kids to catch anything. we caught a bunch of jacks and they made ceviche right on board which was excellent! only did the four hour trip and would recommend, especially with kids.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
  • Levi Jones
    Levi Jones
    us
    Montana, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Great day!

    6 Hour Trip (in shore) • 2 adults

    We had an awesome 6-hour fishing trip in Puerto Vallarta! From start to finish, the crew was friendly, professional, and made sure we had a great time on the water. We ended up catching a bunch of skipjack, which kept things exciting the whole trip. What really stood out was that they let us do our own casting instead of just handing us the rod after a hookup—made it way more fun and hands-on. The crew was super helpful without being overbearing, always ready with tips but still letting us enjoy the experience ourselves. The boat was clean, the gear worked great, and everything felt well-organized. If you’re looking for a fun, laid-back fishing trip where you actually get involved (and catch fish), I’d definitely recommend these guys. Would 100% book again next time we’re in Puerto Vallarta.

    Reported catch:
    Bonito
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for trusting us. We hope to see you soon and have another great day of fishing

Real catches shared by our community

  • Carrillo fishig Team
    Carrillo fishig TeamPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Woman playfully displaying a small silvery fish outdoors after a fishing trip.
    Don R.
    Don R.
    the Captain and Crew were totally AWESOME!, even though we did not catch alot we did catch a couple of Bonitas. when i go again i will only ask for the current Captain and 1st mate (xo) again, we had a Rock N time. thank you.
  • Carrillo fishig Team
    Carrillo fishig TeamPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Two anglers proudly hold a large sailfish aboard a sportfishing boat in a busy marina.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    A lot fun with billfish
  • Carrillo fishig Team
    Carrillo fishig TeamPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Young angler and companion proudly display a large silver jack on a center-console boat with open water and coastal mountains in the background.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Jered C.
    Jered C.
    Wanted to bring kids to catch anything. we caught a bunch of jacks and they made ceviche right on board which was excellent! only did the four hour trip and would recommend, especially with kids.
  • Carrillo fishig Team
    Carrillo fishig TeamPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Family fishing group aboard a center-console boat, with an adult proudly holding a colorful mahi-mahi while a young angler looks on offshore.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Joe M.
    Joe M.
  • Carrillo fishig Team
    Carrillo fishig TeamPuerto Vallarta, JA
    A proud angler holding a large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Javier B.
    Javier B.
    This is the third time we go out with team Carrillo and is always a great experience. I recommend tean Carrillo for your fishing trip.
  • Carrillo fishig Team
    Carrillo fishig TeamPuerto Vallarta, JA
    A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a boat under a clear blue sky.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Jason O.
    Jason O.
    Had a fun no pressure trip again with Captain Chema. It was a split trip with the girls wanting to see whales and the guys wanting to catch some fish. Checked all the boxes here and even had freah ceviche from one of the fish we caught! Great Team here and highly recommend. we did a short trip due to other commitments but I highly recommend the 8hr or more trip!
  • Carrillo fishig Team
    Carrillo fishig TeamPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Bonito and other fish while fishing in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Levi J.
    Levi J.
    We had an awesome 6-hour fishing trip in Puerto Vallarta! From start to finish, the crew was friendly, professional, and made sure we had a great time on the water. We ended up catching a bunch of skipjack, which kept things exciting the whole trip. What really stood out was that they let us do our own casting instead of just handing us the rod after a hookup—made it way more fun and hands-on. The crew was super helpful without being overbearing, always ready with tips but still letting us enjoy the experience ourselves. The boat was clean, the gear worked great, and everything felt well-organized. If you’re looking for a fun, laid-back fishing trip where you actually get involved (and catch fish), I’d definitely recommend these guys. Would 100% book again next time we’re in Puerto Vallarta.
  • Carrillo fishig Team
    Carrillo fishig TeamPuerto Vallarta, JA
    Angler proudly displaying a striped fish while fishing offshore, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Donald W.
    Donald W.
    We had an amazing fishing trip with Captain Chema! 🎣 and the Carrillo Team. From start to finish, the experience was fun, relaxed, and well organized. Captain Chema was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone on board had a great time. He knew exactly where to go and helped us land some great catches! The boat was comfortable, the views were beautiful, and the whole trip felt like a perfect day on the water. Highly recommend booking a trip with Captain Chema if you’re looking for a memorable fishing adventure!
  • Carrillo fishig Team
    Carrillo fishig TeamPuerto Vallarta, JA
    An angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sierra Mackerel
    Didier V.
    Didier V.
    We had a great time, we got to fish a couple of fishes and our captain made the BEST ceviche ever...
  • Carrillo fishig Team
    Carrillo fishig TeamPuerto Vallarta, JA
    An angler proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle while fishing off the coast, with a scenic backdrop of mountains and buildings.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Susan W.
    Susan W.
    Captain was great as well as the 1st mate. Very attentative and found us fish. Caught several fish and had a couple of good fighters. Would defntely go out with the again.

What's biting with Carrillo fishig Team in Puerto Vallarta

The weather begins to stabilize and tourist season starts up anew. Say goodbye to hotel discounts, but say hello to huge prizes at the International Marlin and Sailfish Tournament.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly hold a large sailfish aboard a sportfishing boat in a busy marina.

Great Day with Billfish Action

Oct 28, 2026 • Puerto Vallarta
A lot fun with billfish
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Sailfish on their boat at the marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Magic fishig área

Jan 6, 2026 • Puerto Vallarta
Alot of fun of fishig
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A family proudly displaying their catch, including a large Sailfish and two Yellowfin Tuna, aboard a fishing boat in a marina setting.

Puerto Vallarta on fire fishig time

Dec 30, 2025 • Puerto Vallarta
We're still seeing plenty of golden billfish and marlin action in Puerto Vallarta; it's the best time to come fishing with us.
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a boat, with a scenic ocean backdrop.

Fishing mornig

Dec 20, 2024 • Puerto Vallarta
We got a lot of fun today
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Two crew members aboard a center console boat, navigating through open waters with flags flying in the background.

Fun day

Oct 11, 2024 • Puerto Vallarta
We have a lot of action in puerto Vallarta now come to fishing
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Sailfish aboard a charter boat in a scenic marina setting.

Fun Day

Oct 11, 2024 • Puerto Vallarta
We have a lot of fishing at this time, we can go now for fun
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